The evolving narrative of the Uvalde shooting; peanut butter recall; dealing with another COVID surge

Plus, the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Rachel Treisman First up [Uvalde memorial photo]( Jae C. Hong/AP Here's what we're following today: Officials in Uvalde, Texas, are contradicting themselves about the timeline of Tuesday’s shooting, as heartbroken [families say police waited too long]( to enter the school. Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro from nearby San Antonio is urging the FBI to investigate what really happened. ➡️ The National Rifle Association [begins its annual convention in Houston today]( which it says will “reflect on” the school shooting. The organization's approach to mass shootings remains defiant, even in the face of mounting financial and legal troubles. ➡️ Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, are more than 1,700 miles apart, but gun violence experts say [the mass shootings that those cities experienced in the past two weeks have a lot in common](. COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the U.S. — and because of unreported at-home tests, they’re a lot higher than the official numbers suggest. [Here’s how to assess the situation]( where you live. Jurors will hear closing arguments today in Johnny Depp’s libel trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. [A sociologist spoke with NPR]( about the trial’s implications for discussions about intimate partner violence — and why Depp appears to be winning in the court of public opinion. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's listens [Lenox Lounge]( Ruben Natal-San Miguel Black artists have always led AIDS activism, but their losses and contributions often have been overlooked. A tribute this weekend aims to change that. [Click here to read the story]( or [listen to it](. The tragedy in Uvalde has reignited the political fight over gun ownership. Morning Edition [spoke with a local couple]( about living with guns in Texas. Discount stores Dollar Tree and Dollar General are thriving in this turbulent economy. A Harvard Business School professor says it’s a sign that people across the country are [feeling the effects of inflation](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Weekend picks [LatAm books]( Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR Check out what [our critics]( are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Movies: In Men, the men are definitely not alright. [The horror film]( was written and directed by Alex Garland, whose previous features include Ex Machina and Annihilation. TV: NBC's hit drama This Is Us [wrapped up six emotional seasons]( this week. Creator Dan Fogelman tells NPR that he wanted the final episode — parts of which were filmed years ago — to end with hope. Books: [Three books by Latin American writers]( now translated, offer adventures that provide insights into human nature. Music: Composer John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma continue their long-running [artistic collaboration on a new album]( A Gathering of Friends. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [Top Gun]( Scott Garfield/Paramount Pictures Corporation - Check your pantry. The Jif peanut butter recall has rapidly expanded in recent days, prompting stores to pull dozens of other peanut butter-based products off the shelves. [Here’s what to look for.]( - A photo of a public health professor wearing a mask in his office went viral. So did his response to critics. He discussed it all [on NPR’s All Things Considered](. - A new free app [guides visitors through Manhattan’s Chinatown]( with oral histories set to music. But you don’t have to be in New York to hear them. - Top Gun: Maverick hits theaters today – as does a review from the team at NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour. [Listen to that podcast episode here]( and [read a review]( from Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang. Plus, [a music journalist wonders]( will its soundtrack live up to that of the original? - As you gear up for the long weekend, here's a reminder [on the difference]( between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]